Workplace Discrimination

You have spent years building expertise, mentoring colleagues and delivering results. Then your employer starts talking about "the future of the team," your responsibilities quietly shrink and a younger colleague gets groomed for the role you assumed was yours....

Strong leadership is often described as requiring confidence, decisiveness and the ability to make difficult decisions. While these qualities are generally valued in the workplace, they are not always perceived the same way for everyone. Many women find themselves...

You may hear that you are not a "culture fit" when applying for a job, seeking a promotion or receiving feedback at work. The phrase sounds neutral, but it can be difficult to understand because it does not have one accepted meaning. Your employer may want employees...

Many people with disabilities still manage to work and be productive, despite their limitations. Federal law, in an attempt to “level the field” a bit, prohibits disability discrimination in the workplace. However, disability discrimination is not always obvious. In...

Losing your job is hard. But what if your employer never actually fires you? Instead, they gradually make your work life so difficult that you feel forced to quit.  Employers call this practice quiet firing and it is more common than you might think. If you are an...

Unfair treatment at work can be stressful. You might notice how a manager singles you out in meetings or holds you to different standards than others. These situations can make it harder to see where ordinary workplace conflict ends and a legal issue begins. If you...

Most Indiana residents know that they’re protected from religious discrimination at work under both state and federal law. Since religion is considered a protected characteristic (like gender, age and disability), employers can’t let it interfere with hiring,...

Older employees in some workplaces experience age discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 prohibits employers with 20 or more employees from discriminating against employees aged 40 and older.  The Indiana Age Discrimination Act (IADA)...

Workplaces that are shaped by older cultural norms often have unspoken rules about gender. When someone identifies as gender fluid, there are quiet expectations, such as a comment on clothing or leadership roles, that can weigh heavily. It is not always hostility....

You spend most of your time at your job -- a place where your contributions should be valued, not diminished. When unfair treatment seeps into your daily work routine, it doesn’t just affect your career. Your confidence, peace of mind and overall well-being can also...